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Trouble May Be Brewing for Store Card Segment as Delinquencies Rise
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Trouble May Be Brewing for Store Card Segment as Delinquencies Rise
October 09, 2023

Store credit cards — the closed-looped offerings tied to certain merchants — may signal tougher times ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

American Express Upgrades Gold Card as Businesses Hunt for Credit
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American Express Upgrades Gold Card as Businesses Hunt for Credit
October 03, 2023

American Express debuted an upgraded version of its Business Gold Card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Report: Bread Faces Credit Loss Concerns and Late Fee Uncertainty
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Report: Bread Faces Credit Loss Concerns and Late Fee Uncertainty
October 02, 2023

Bread Financial Holdings is reportedly grappling with challenges as it confronts rising credit losses and uncertainty surrounding late fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Mastercard Tells Congress Credit Card Competition Act Is Bad for Consumers, Businesses
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Mastercard Tells Congress Credit Card Competition Act Is Bad for Consumers, Businesses
September 22, 2023

Mastercard has written a letter to several members of the United States Congress, outlining its opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Venmo Retains Dominance in PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Credit Card Apps
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Venmo Retains Dominance in PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Credit Card Apps
September 21, 2023

PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Credit Card Apps tracks the ever-changing landscape of credit card mobile applications each month. In the latest edition, ties from last month have parted ways, and Venmo remains on top. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

CareCredit Expands Payment Plans to 95% of US Veterinary Hospitals
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CareCredit Expands Payment Plans to 95% of US Veterinary Hospitals
September 13, 2023

Synchrony’s CareCredit card is now offered at 95% of veterinary university hospitals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Xbox Teams With Mastercard to Unveil First Credit Card 
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Xbox Teams With Mastercard to Unveil First Credit Card 
September 11, 2023

Microsoft-owned gaming platform Xbox is debuting its first co-branded credit card in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Two-Thirds of Consumers Charged Summer Travel on Their Credit Cards
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Two-Thirds of Consumers Charged Summer Travel on Their Credit Cards
September 01, 2023

Travel rose this summer despite ongoing economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures. PYMNTS’ data finds that consumers planned to travel just as much or more this summer than last, and personal finance considerations strongly shaped these decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Visa and Mastercard Interchange Fee Increases May Come in October, April
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Visa and Mastercard Interchange Fee Increases May Come in October, April
August 30, 2023

Visa and Mastercard are reportedly preparing to raise the credit card fees paid by merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...